Arthur C. Clarke, RIP 1917 -2008

Was a bit more partial to the World's Second Greatest Science Fiction Writer (aka Asimov) but Clarke was still a towering figure that has in many ways driven the direction of our world's technological development. Link to lots of articles

Tsze-kung asked, saying, 'Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?' The Master said, 'Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.'
Confucius, The Analects Book XV Chapter XXIII

"I have enjoyed great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember I have consumed a bottle of wine except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles." Attributed to a Bishop of Seville